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Thenew update for Blackmagic Design cameras is aimed primarily at users of the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and Studio Fiber Converter for URSA Broadcast, where it implements the ability to activate phantom power for Intercom 1 and 2 channels, improved HDR support, increased sync stability/accuracy and other features. For Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K cameras, fixes zero response for some commands sent over Bluetooth. Download here.

The three newly released updates to Blackmagic Design's products - Video Assist 3.2.3, DaVinci Resolve 16.2.6 and Blackmagic RAW 1.8.1 - are based on Blackmagic RAW support for recording from Sigma fpcameras via Video Assist 12G HDR monitors/recorders. Video Assist 3.2.3 is new firmware for Video Assist 12G HDR models, where it implements support for recording modes with frame rates of 100 and 119.88 fps, improves material color temperature, and fixes triggering Blackmagic RAW recording from Sigma fp (also requires Sigma fp v2.01 update). The Blackmagic RAW 1.8.1 update also improves support for Blackmagic RAW files shot with a combination of a Sigma fp camera and Video Assist 12G HDR. The new version 16.2.6 of DaVinci Resolve Studio adds support for Blackmagic RAW 1.8.1 and Final Cut Pro X XML v1.9... Download here

Thenew firmware for the CX350 implements the AW-RP150 remote control capability, USB tethering, RTMP streaming now via Azure and Twitch, Network > Utility > Net Checker and other features/fixes. Download here.

Thenew version of the popular 3D modelling application ZBrush is (as always) free for existing users and brings a number of new features including dynamic simulations and brushes for realistic fabric modelling, new modelling functions (e.g. ZModeler > Extrude Edge), improved performance (better brush response, faster work with complex polygonal geometry) and import/export of Collada (DAE) and Alembic (ABC) formats.